Clinical Edge Journal Scan

HSPC: Enzalutamide does not worsen overall health and quality of life


 

Key clinical point: Enzalutamide was associated with worsening of self-reported fatigue, cognitive function, and physical function, but not overall health and quality of life (OHQL) in newly diagnosed patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC).

Major finding: Conventional nonsteroidal antiandrogen vs enzalutamide was associated with less worsening of fatigue (mean difference [MD], 5.2; P < .001), cognitive function (MD, 4.0; P < .001), and physical function (MD, 2.6; P < .001), but not OHQL (MD, 1.2; P = .1).

Study details: An open-label, international, randomized, phase 3, cooperative group ENZAMET trial of newly diagnosed patients with metastatic prostate cancer who were randomly assigned to enzalutamide or a conventional nonsteroidal antiandrogen.

Disclosures: This study was funded by Astellas. The authors received speakers/advisory/consulting fees, honoraria, research funding, royalties, and travel/accommodation expenses; were employed by; held stocks/other ownership interests; and had leadership roles outside this work.

Source: Stockler MR et al. J Clin Oncol. 2021 Dec 20. doi: 10.1200/JCO.21.00941 .

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